Elaine Tarantin O'Brien, MAPP
Spring Lake Heights,, NJ 07762
Elaine is a doctoral teaching fellow at Temple University, and one of the first 100 globally to receive a Univ. of Pennsylvania MAPP: Masters of Applied Positive Psychology degree in 2008. An author and international presenter, Elaine designs & leads multi-genre, multi-level, (often intergeneration) group dance fitness programs. Elaine offers her signature Positive Energy Psychology: PEP Breaks for special occasions and meetings. An educator and consultant, Elaine encourages people to move well, often and to care for themselves and others. Elaine blends art and science, lifestyle medicine, movement and positive psychology, with a lens on performance, harnessing strengths, creating vitality, compassion and positive well-being in the world. Elaine embraces an appreciative leadership style, joy, and a passion for helping people via interventions with sustainability in heart, body and mind. Elaine won a 2012 IDEA Inspiration Award for her tenure as an IDEA member. To learn more, reach Elaine at Elaine.OBrien@Temple.edu.
About Me
Professions
Yoga Styles
Yoga Specialities
Degrees
- Master's Degree, Applied Positive Psychology, University of Pennsylvania
- Bachelor's Degree, Urban/Outdoor Recreation, Kean University
- Bachelor's Degree, Psychology, Kean University
- Fellow, Kinesiology:Psych. of Human Movement, Temple university
Certifications / Trainings
CPR Certified
AED Certified
Liability Insurance
- Lockton
Elaine's Locations
Spring Lake Heights Community Center
Ocean RoadSpring Lake Heights,, NJ 07762
Spring Lake Heights Community Center
Ocean Road
Spring Lake Heights,, NJ 07762
Temple University
1600 North Broad StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19122
Neptune City Community Center
Third AvenueNeptune City, NJ 07753
Positive Exercise Practices (PEP) and Radiant Health
Within 25.00 miles of 07753 (Training Radius)Positive Exercise Practices (PEP) and Radiant Health
Trainer/Instructor
Trains within 25.00 miles of 07753
732.775.0467
Positive Exercise Practices: Health, Fitness & Positive Psychology Guide
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Owner/Manager
Trains within 75.00 miles of 07753
(001) 732.996.2698
Temple University, Pearson Hall, Dance Room 101
1600 Broad StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19122
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Awards & Accomplishments
- PhD Fellowship as a Graduate Teaching Assistant, Temple University
- T/A University of Pennsylvania, "Intro to Positive Psychology," 2010
- Graduated Summa Cum Laude, Kean University
- Acknowledged by Dr. Martin Seligman in his book, "Flourish for contributions in Positive Health & the UPenn MAPP program
- Author, Positive Psychology News Daily
- Awarded top program in NJ for Senior Adults in helping reduce the risk of alcoholism and drug abuse by the Governor's Council
- Health and Fitness Presenter/Consultant: Women in Cable Telecommunications (WICT)
- 2012 Inner IDEA Presenter, Palm Springs, CA
- 2012 University of Pennsylvania "Introduction to Positive Psychology" Recitation Leader
- 2008-present University of Pennsylvania MAPP Positive Health Presenter
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